The Buffalo Bills received encouraging news regarding DJ Moore after the wide receiver left Thursday night's victory over the Detroit Lions with a shoulder injury.
Moore was injured during the second quarter while attempting to make a catch in the end zone. He landed hard on his shoulder and was subsequently taken to the locker room for evaluation.
DJ Moore avoids a major shoulder injury
Initial evaluations indicate that Moore avoided a serious shoulder injury. He will undergo further evaluation, and his availability for Buffalo's next game will depend on how he responds during his recovery.
The update is important for the Bills because Moore has quickly become an important part of their passing attack.
Moore has already made an impact in Buffalo
The receiver joined Buffalo during the offseason with the expectation of giving quarterback Josh Allen another explosive option in the passing game.
Moore had already made an impact with the Bills and again showed his importance before leaving Thursday night's matchup.
Buffalo now has additional time to evaluate Moore before preparing for its next game, so there is not yet a final decision regarding his availability.
Bills move to 2-0
Moore's injury occurred during a memorable night for Buffalo, as the Bills defeated the Lions 41-31 in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium.
Josh Allen produced five total touchdowns, while James Cook delivered another strong performance on the ground.
The Bills will now celebrate their second victory of the season while monitoring Moore and the other players who finished the game dealing with injuries.